Unbelievable this to me.

[On the buses]

14 minutes ago, dkw said:

What, an agent offering a player to clubs, yeah I`m sure thats the first time anything like this has ever happened before. The games doooooommmeedddd.....

No doubt it has but I guess we’ll find out if this average NRL standard player will get a super league contract.

[On the buses]

1 hour ago, Dunbar said:

I wouldn't necessarily put the number of NRL games as an absolute marker. 

Plenty of younger players have played a lot of games but take Harry Grant as an example... he will be 26 before the next season kicks off and has 78 NRL appearances.  He had 32 appearances when he turned 24.

He’ll have been behind both cam smith and Brandon smith.

[Dunbar]

6 minutes ago, On the buses said:

He’ll have been behind both cam smith and Brandon smith.

Yes. He will.

[Dave T]

I don't think we need to worry too much about this. We have loads of SL players who haven't played a single NRL game and never will. 

Some players will be suited and do well, some won't. It's up to clubs to do their vetting on players. 

Tbh, it feels like England RL isn't that important to be so worried about how many imports we have in SL. 

[Kirmonds pouch]

5 hours ago, The Future is League said:

Is 24 years old and has only played 13 games in the NRL, and he being offered up as a potential Super League player.

If he had any sort of ability he would have played more than 13 NRL games by 24 years old.

Championship player at best in my book.

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/canberra-raiders-prop-offered-super-28467415?fbclid=IwAR26jFmQKuFJNmQq1DZxYV6C78b-wiXr82h2Sn86ngWIIyWVkngk9TgkO9g

Ridiculous statement.

 

I give you Dave Fifita and countless other fringe NRL suckers stories. Did you start watching RL last week,

[Wollo Wollo Wayoo]

3 hours ago, Agbrigg said:

. Lets see where the club are in 3 or 4 seasons . Its my belief there will be a huge investment in developing youth once we are established in SL

I think Wakefield Trinity has continually developed more than it's fair share of youth throughout the clubs SL tenure.  I get sick of pointing that out on here! 

Fingers crossed that Matt Ellis can provide the cash to not only offer better contracts to those coming through but also surround them with a quality squad and infrastructure, giving them the chance of competing in a successful side.

Hopefully it can be done in time to prevent the likes of Ollie Pratt and Harvey Smith following Batchelor, Johnstone, Murphy and Eseh out the door.  

Edited January 22 by Wollo Wollo Wayoo

[graveyard johnny]

the OP  will go berserk when Charlie Staines signs for Hull FC  for the 2025 season

[On the buses]

22 minutes ago, graveyard johnny said:

the OP  will go berserk when Charlie Staines signs for Hull FC  for the 2025 season

Why?

he’s a quality NRL player.

[Dunbar]

I'm really struggling to see what the controversy is here. He has been given an NRL contract for the last 5 years (Cowboys then Raiders) and now he may get a Super League contract.

[graveyard johnny]

44 minutes ago, On the buses said:

Why?

he’s a quality NRL player.

oh gawd - thats made my day that has- hes a stupid great lump

[binosh]

57 minutes ago, Dunbar said:

I'm really struggling to see what the controversy is here. He has been given an NRL contract for the last 5 years (Cowboys then Raiders) and now he may get a Super League contract.

It’s Rugby League internet forum mate, everything is a problem to some on here. 

[Pulga]

40 games is the average NRL career total. 

Strange post.

[Mumby Magic]

There's a new thread here. "Fringe or nobody Aussie players who became SL greats.

[HawkMan]

6 hours ago, On the buses said:

No doubt it has but I guess we’ll find out if this average NRL standard player will get a super league contract.

[bobbruce]

44 minutes ago, Mumby Magic said:

There's a new thread here. "Fringe or nobody Aussie players who became SL greats.

I’ll start off Robbie and Henry Paul. 

[Damien]

15 minutes ago, bobbruce said:

I’ll start off Robbie and Henry Paul. 

Henry Paul isn't a good example. He was highly rated and was the Junior Kiwis captain on their stellar tour to these shores and signed for Wakefield on the back of it. He even made his debut for the full Kiwis team at 18 while on the same tour.

[Dunbar]

1 hour ago, Mumby Magic said:

There's a new thread here. "Fringe or nobody Aussie players who became SL greats.

 

50 minutes ago, bobbruce said:

I’ll start off Robbie and Henry Paul. 

They were nobody Aussies, that's true.

[Sports Prophet]

Another hysterical headline and post. What on earth is there to be concerned with here.

Young player with NRL experience looking for first grade options, puts feelers out to SL clubs who should well know this player has another two or three years before he hits the average age of a middle or edge forward’s peak.

If a SL club identifies this player as a future talent, then they could pick him up on a longer contract at a cheaper price and make hay while his sun shines over the next few seasons. Alternatively, they may think he isn’t worth the contract and let the opportunity pass. What is anyone worried about with this story?

[AB90]

20 hours ago, The Future is League said:

Is 24 years old and has only played 13 games in the NRL, and he being offered up as a potential Super League player.

If he had any sort of ability he would have played more than 13 NRL games by 24 years old.

Championship player at best in my book.

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/canberra-raiders-prop-offered-super-28467415?fbclid=IwAR26jFmQKuFJNmQq1DZxYV6C78b-wiXr82h2Sn86ngWIIyWVkngk9TgkO9g

I assume you would of said something very similar about Tom Amone (17 NRL games by 26 years of age) when he was being offered to SL clubs.

If Tom Amone can make the SL dream team then there is no reason Hola can’t be a very good, standout SL prop.

 

[Farmduck]

The whole question is moot given TRL's headline from today:  https://www.totalrl.com/canberra-raiders-prop-peter-hola-rejects-two-super-league-clubs-to-remain-in-nrl/

So he's staying at the Raiders.

[Sports Prophet]

2 hours ago, Farmduck said:

The whole question is moot given TRL's headline from today:  https://www.totalrl.com/canberra-raiders-prop-peter-hola-rejects-two-super-league-clubs-to-remain-in-nrl/

So he's staying at the Raiders.

Just because he has resigned with Canberra @Farmduck, that shouldn’t mean it should stop forum members losing their cazolies over a nothing story.

[unapologetic pedant]

6 hours ago, Sports Prophet said:

Just because he has resigned with Canberra @Farmduck, that shouldn’t mean it should stop forum members losing their cazolies over a nothing story.

re-signed

[Dunbar]

9 hours ago, Farmduck said:

The whole question is moot given TRL's headline from today:  https://www.totalrl.com/canberra-raiders-prop-peter-hola-rejects-two-super-league-clubs-to-remain-in-nrl/

So he's staying at the Raiders.

'Super League reject secures NRL contract'

[Eddie]

Deleted - now I’ve seen he’s extended his Canberra contract

Edited January 23 by Eddie

[dkw]

15 hours ago, Eddie said:

Deleted - now I’ve seen he’s extended his Canberra contract

Now I know this is quite cynical, but I wonder if this was the plan all along. I know Agents are salt of the earth guvnor types, would never do no wrong mate....

But this leak seems to have coincided with him getting a new contract from his club, which has never ever happened before.